Mizzou Mauling

Tigers run past Racers in 2013 opener

Photos by Naveen Mahadevan
Published Sept. 5, 2013

It was a hot Labor Day weekend opener, but that didn't slow the Tigers one bit. Mizzou beat Murray State 58-14 in front of more than 58,000 fans at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers put up 694 yards of offense, second most in school history, and the defense shut the Racers out for the final three quarters of the game. Mizzou next plays Saturday, Sept. 7, when the Tigers host Toledo at 2:30 p.m. on ESPNU.

A Mizzou cheerleader brings out a flag before the start of the game.

Marching Mizzou members perform in front of the home crowd before the start of the game. The band wore polos instead of regular uniforms because of the heat advisory.

Members of the Marching Mizzou Color Guard perform on Faurot Field before kickoff.

Wide receiver L’Damian Washington (2) and defensive back E. J. Gaines pray at the north end zone just moments before the start of the game against Murray State Racers.

Running back Russell Hansbrough gets tackled by Murray State’s defensive back Corey Addison in the first quarter. Hansbrough would score later on the drive.

Defensive lineman Michael Sam celebrates after stopping Murray State running back Jaamal Berry in the backfield. Sam consistently forced pressure on the Racers.

Marching Mizzou and the crowd brings the noise during the 58-14 routing of the Racers. They played “Eye of the Tiger” among other favorites during the course of the game.

Hansbrough breaks loose on a 51-yard run for his second touchdown in the first quarter. It was his first career multi-touchdown game as well as his first career 100-yard game as he finished with 104 yards.

Defensive back Randy Ponder brings down running back Duane Brady during the second quarter.

Linebacker Darvin Ruise tackles Murray State receiver Jeremy Harness.

Sergeant Joe Armistead of the Missouri Highway Patrol adjusts his hat during the second quarter of the game. Despite the heat, more than 58,000 fans showed up at the Memorial Stadium to enjoy the game.

Running back Marcus Murphy navigates through Murray State defenders near the red zone during the second quarter.

Linebacker Darvin Ruise stares down the Murray State quarterback before bringing him down in the second quarter.

Sam rushes Murray State quarterback Maikhail Miller in the last minute of the first quarter. Mizzou's defense would hold the Racers scoreless after the first quarter.

Twirlers from Mizzou and state high schools perform at half time as part of the annual Band Day. Several schools brought bands to the game.

Naif Bartlett, one of the coordinators of Tiger’s Lair, and student members are in full swing during the game. The Tigers packed the section wearing gold.

Henry Josey sprints for a 68-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Josey made his return to the Tiger lineup in style with 113 rushing yards. It was Josey’s comeback game since a 2011 injury. He now has eight games with more than 100 yards on the ground and 15 career touchdowns.

Receiver Levi Copelin just misses a pass from quarterback James Franklin in the end zone. Franklin would throw for three touchdowns on the game.

The Tigers played efficient defense in the final three quarters of the game. They did not allow Murray State to score and held the Racers to 101 total yards.

Receiver Marcus Lucas just misses a pass from Franklin. Franklin threw for three touchdowns and no interceptions in the game.

Receiver Darius White brings in a touchdown in the third quarter to put the Tigers up 44-14.

A member of the Mizzou Cheer Squad entertains the crowd during the third quarter.

Center Evan Boehm shares a lighter moment with other offensive linemen during the game's final quarter.

Golden Girls sing the alma mater “Old Missouri” along with Marching Mizzou after the game.